Stop Letting Jaw Pain Interrupt The Little Things

Persistent soreness, tension or clicking can be hard to ignore. We’ll look at the factors that may be contributing and create a plan around your symptoms and goals

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Is pregnancy discomfort making everyday life harder?

Getting comfortable in bed has become difficult, and disrupted sleep is leaving you feeling drained.

Walking, climbing stairs or turning over in bed now takes more thought than it used to.

You notice clicking, catching or restriction whenever you open your mouth

Exercise, household tasks or caring for your other children feels harder as your pregnancy progresses.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. An individual assessment can explore your symptoms, movement and changing needs throughout pregnancy.

You’re unsure which aches and pains are expected during pregnancy and when it may be worth seeking support.

Pregnancy-related discomfort can present in different ways

As your body changes throughout pregnancy, discomfort may develop gradually, fluctuate between days or become more noticeable with certain activities. These are some of the symptoms people commonly seek support for.

Lower back discomfort

Aching, stiffness or soreness through the lower back that may be aggravated by sitting, standing or changing positions.

Neck and shoulder tension

Discomfort through the neck, shoulders or upper back associated with changes in posture, sleep or daily activity.

Pelvic and hip discomfort

Pain around the pelvis, buttocks, hips or pubic region during walking, stairs, turning in bed or standing on one leg.

Rib and upper-back discomfort

Tightness or aching around the ribs, middle back or chest wall as posture and movement demands change.

Discomfort during everyday movement

Symptoms that become noticeable when bending, lifting, exercising, working or caring for other children.

Difficulty resting or sleeping comfortably

Discomfort when lying down, changing sides or trying to find a comfortable sleeping position.

Not sure where your symptoms fit?

Every person’s experience is different. We start with an individual assessment focused on your history, symptoms and goals

What We Do

We Listen First

We take the time to understand your story. We don’t just ask where it hurts. We explore your symptoms, work, hobbies, stress, sleep and medical history to understand the bigger picture.

Tailored Treatment

Your treatment is tailored to you and includes hands-on treatment, movement advice and practical strategies based on your individual needs.

Thorough Assessment

We assess how your neck, shoulders, upper back and the rest of your are moving to identify what's contributing to your symptoms.

Clear Explanation

You'll leave knowing what we found, why it's happening and what we're aiming to achieve together.

Personalised Plan

A clear plan going forward. Rather than wonderings what happens next, you'll leave with a personalised plan and the tools to take the next steps forward.

Helping you Stay Better

Our goal isn't simply today's appointment - we want to help you move more comfortably and return to your activities you enjoy whilst reducing the likelihood of ongoing flare ups.

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FAQ’s

  • Jaw pain can have a number of contributing factors, including the jaw joints, surrounding muscles, clenching or grinding, changes in bite, stress, or referred pain from the neck and head. An assessment can help identify which factors may be relevant to your symptoms.

  • Osteopaths can assess the jaw, neck and surrounding muscles to help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms. Management may include hands-on treatment, movement advice, exercises and strategies to help reduce aggravating factors.

  • Jaw clicking or popping is relatively common and isn’t always associated with a serious problem. If it is painful, becoming more frequent, associated with locking or restricted movement, or affecting eating and talking, it may be worth having it assessed.

  • Yes. Clenching and grinding can increase load on the jaw muscles and joints and may contribute to soreness, fatigue, headaches or stiffness. An assessment can help identify whether this may be part of your presentation and what strategies could be useful.

  • This is a really individual question. That main thing that drives this depends on what is contributing to your complaint. Each treatment plan is tailored to you. No cookie cutter approach signing you up to 20 sessions over 10 weeks etc.

  • All of our sessions involved tailored, hands-on treatment. We’re also trained in ergonomic advice and exercise prescription.

  • We sure do. Always best to check with your provider to make sure Osteo is covered but we’re registered with all funds and have onsite processing of rebates.

  • Just some comfy clothes, if you have any current scans and also an openness to learn all things about your body!

About Us

Hey, I’m Lachlan

We founded The Osteopaths of Collingwood because we believed healthcare could feel different.

Too often, healthcare feels rushed, clinical and impersonal. We wanted to create a space where people felt genuinely welcomed, listened to and understood from the moment they walk through the door.

That's why we've built a warm, friendly space where taking the time to understand your story is just as important as the treatment itself. We believe the best outcomes come from understanding the whole person, not just the painful areas.

Ever since patients have been choosing us to help them with their journey because:

  • Hands-on care and ongoing support

  • A warm, welcoming environment

  • A thorough history and examination

 

5 Peel St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066

(03) 7013 5536